Im done w Honda. Have had the same issue, but burning more than a quart per thousand miles. I just purchased a 2010 Accord EX-L from a Ford dealership. Honda told me to bring it back in 1,000 miles for an oil consumption test. I paid my $500 and never even made it home from the dealership. I am having the same problem with excessive oil consumption with my car. VEHICLE TOWED TO HONDA DEALER. They said the cars need the piston rings replaced and it will fix the problem over the past few months the problem has been getting worse. I was torn between that and a completely redone 86 tee top Camarobut my responsible decision paid off. I really hate that we also bought a 2010 Civic that eats tires. A copy of the Honda Accord Oil Defect Class Action Lawsuit can be read here. So stop thinking the dealership is acting against your benefit. The class action lawsuit was also amended to limit Class Members to include only owners and lessees whose vehicles may have experienced engine misfire, to include only allegations related to engine misfire, and to voluntarily dismiss claims related to excessive oil consumption in 4-cylinder Accord vehicles. I am hopeful that this class-action suit is successful. I then begin researching and found all of this. Am gonna sue them s.o.bs to. . That worked, temporarily. 2 weeks later same problem, same fix. 2009 Accord wit a V-6 engine. Dave(#136), I sent an email to the address you listed but have not heard anything back from you. My 2009 Accord now burns a full quart every other fillup. It is normal. There was none. It makes that weird noise starting cold that others have described. I just brought a 08 Accord used from a private dealer at about 130k. They will not fix the problem on the regular warranty what makes anyone think they will fix it in the future.Honda saws it is OK to use 1 quart of oil every thousand miles. They said I needed to have the pistons and valve seals replaced and it would cost $2300. And, like everyone else, being told this is normal use. Honda dealers never took time to investigate, they said it is normal until yesterday. I have a 2010 honda accord 6 cyc. Dealership had me running back and forth for consumptions test to diagnose a problem. The dealer said I should be checking oil every gas fill and I thought that was BS. Has been going on since about 33,000. I read that honda decided to extend the powertrain warranty up to 8 years after purchasing with no limit to mileage. I bought brand new and car now has 56,000 miles. One owner (Me) Keep oil charged in perfect record along with filters etcMy problem is my car is using oil at a rate of 2 quarts low constantly. Same answer. The dealership said it was normal and I said that cannot be true. I just paid the thing off too!!! I like my Honda but I will monitor closely. Some of my Honda have gone over 200k without this problem in the past. It was extremely low (below the bar) right before I got my oil changed (changed at 30%). My 2008 Accord has roughly 79,000 miles on it and I just took it back to the dealer for the second time in 6 months due to engine problems. I have read most of these posts and i was suspicious if actually Honda wants to fix the problem or just pretends to do so. problem started with oil light going on. The dealer had told me I go 12,000km with not changing the oil. I have to buy oil in the large containers, carry with me, and refill every other time I fill the car. After running so many circles doing 2 oil consumption tests from the dealership they are now telling me that it is going to cost $2000 to diagnose and an additional $1100 in parts and labor for the repairs. Accord.. any updates? I will NEVER purchase a Honda again. My 2003 has 254K mi. Published: May 18, 2015 08:30 AM Honda has found that certain versions of the four-cylinder 2008 to 2011 Accord coupe and sedan and the 2010 to 2011 CR-V SUV may begin to experience higher than. 300 miles later I checked the oil and realized why they insisted. We currently have 100,714 miles on it. I need to be added to the list with this class action case before I drop 1 more penny on this piece of junk. When I realized that my car kept using oil, I stopped going to the Honda Dealership because I thought they were shorting me on oil all the time and I told them that. 09 accord started this problem at 50000 miles. We also had thecomputer software update. 2010 Honda accord did have same issues with oil burning. It only has 17000 miles on it! I am too, have this problem just like most honda accord owner with oil consumption. In less then 3k, again the oil light came on and again the was NO Oil in the car. I have had my car in several times because of excessive oil consumption. Ihave a 2008 honda accord and thought I was buying the best car on the road.. What I have is the a 3 quart oil burner every 3000 miles that my local dealership says is normal BS. The mechanic said they would do a comprssion depending on the amount of oil I was using. It seems that it is time to switch car manufacturers! Have owned 4 since 1988;10 in our immediate family. I was finally able to find the class action suit and told them i was having the same issue. ?i think its time to sell my 2008 accord i will never buy a honda again.. Hey. I guess its a matter of time before this thing implodes. Owned a CRV for a number of years. I have a 2008 honda accord 6 cylinder with VCM engine. How can I be added to the lawsuit? How do you get involved in this? Took it to a local repair shop, after careful diagnosis, the local mechanic told me that the timing chain is damaged, at least 1 cylinder and piston are gone along with the coil. document.getElementById( "ak_js_5" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); @2023 Top Class Actions. Engine started to have missfires 4 days out. 2009 Honda with oil consumption problem my sons car for college cant trust either car or Honda. To find out if your Honda has any outstanding recall or product update notices enter your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) below. I will contact our local Honda dealership as well for an oil consumption test. Call honda get paper trail of everything they have done hire a lawyer a sue the $#$t out of honda. If you cannot recall issues you know people are having that is very poor. Talk about the best acr in the world. The car ran fine for 3 weeks and then started overheating and the check engine and VSA lights were back on. Should I be calling Honda Canada? 12-cv-1377, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California. I am glad I found this site. How can I join the class action suite? The warning light does not come on when levels are low, and I need to closely monitor the oil level. Obviously the flaws inherent in this motor are caused by the owner/driver. I told them I want my money and I want it in my account by the next business day and it wasIm also having a problem with oil consumptionwent to Florida in July 2012 and decided to get an oil change and the mechanic said I did not have any oil in my car! Dont know why, or how it happened, but I didnt pay a penny. I too have to keep spare oil in my trunk. Im wanting to take the car back to the dealer to where I brought it, and have whatever needs to be fixed? Then the brake pads, now w/the oil burn excessive. I bought a honda for a reason .. and this was not the reasonthere are 6 hondas within our ext. I have never heard of all three going bad with 140,000 miles. Hopefully I can convince them but I'm doubtful. Added to comment below, The noise stopped as soon as the dealer changed the oil and it was actually full. Same story but with a 2009 Odysseywaiting to find out if Honda will honor the extended warranty they sold me and replace engine. Car is always maintanced and only has 60,000 milesand here we are 1yr later part messed up again and now i have to pay out of pocket. And post your problem EVERYWHERE for two reasons. Took it to a repair place had carbon steel rotors put on with everything else new. Im not sure if I want to fix it or sell it, will find out after I bring it to Honda for Service. Worn or damaged engine rings will usually lead to a myriad of problems, and will require an engine repair. Very disappointed in Honda. 2009 Honda Accord and I live in Southern CA. TL RSB, exLED, OEM Tweeters-LED Mirrors-LED Tail Lights, Coutesy Lights, Ambient Light Kit, 4G TL Retrofit w/TSX-R Lens, RV6 PCD, Bridgestone Potenza S-04. 2008 Honda Accord, I have 152,000 miles on it and had not use 1 drop of oil until all of a sudden the Engine light, the VSM light and Caution lights all came on at once. I contacted Honda corporate, brought it back to the dealership, where, they tried to accuse me of ADDING OIL !! Lets SUE! My boss did not think I would get my money back. I dont give up easily, and Im not done with my battle. (Oil was not getting to the oil pan on the initial fill). Called Honda about 12 times. I had my 2010 Honda Accord engine rebuilt a few years ago as a result of the Honda oil consumption issue. Honda has honored the powertrain warranty and is replacing the pistons at no charge. This made me suspicious of the Service Technician when in fact Honda has known about these problems for some time. A 42 000.00$ mistake. My 08, 4cyl just broke down. 2008-2012 Honda Accord Piston Ring Issue By Tom Torbjornsen July 26, 2018 No photo available 2007-2013 Toyota Oil Issue By Tom Torbjornsen July 26, 2018 Stay in the know Don't miss out on. I was going to give Honda another try, test drove the 2013 but when I read reviews I most likely will not buy another Honda. The Plaintiffs allege Honda has known about the Accord oil defect for a long time, but continues to actively conceal the defect from consumers and deny there is a known problem. Very disappointed in Honda own other Toyota/Lexus cars and very satisfied how Toyota handling any issue. I have called Honda on an earlier date when I received the Warranty Extension: Sticking Piston Rings Resulting in High Engine Oil Consumption on August 8, 2015 and it was printed April 15, 2015. Two times ago, the red oil lamp indicator came on and when I took it in, there was practically no oil in the engine at all. This website is not intended for viewing or usage by European Union citizens. How to Keep Mice and Rodents Out of Your Car, 2023 Chevrolet Colorado Review: New Style and Substance to Challenge the Tacoma, 2023 Mercedes-Benz C300 Review: Losing Its Way, 2023 Honda Accord Review: Among the Best of Whats Left. DETROIT (AP) Nissan is recalling more than 809,000 small SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because a key problem can cause the ignition to shut off while they're being driven. Then I was told that the oil light will come on when it is about 3-3 1/2 qts low, and there shouldnt be any damage to the engine. or get some resolution to this? No mention of a software updateat 55,000 miles the VTEC indicator is on again and the engine is misfiring on cylinder 3again I took it in and the oil is nearly gone. Alright, getting ready to go pick up my 2008 Honda Accord coupe. They want to find out the source of the problem. Extending the warranty will not fix the problem. Now if I drove on freeway more often, I have to do an oil change every 1000 miles, not 3000 miles as suggested by manufacturer. Needless to say Honda Corporation did not feel the same way. I have own 3 Honda and this one will be the last one and I will make sure any of my friends, family, relative, co-workers will should not BUY another Honda especially those vehicle has the VCM controler which caused all this mess and Honda doesn t take responsible for it. My sister has sworn by honda & has one with over 200.000 miles & it doesnt use oil. I have a 2010 Accord Coupe EX-L (4 cyls) It was burning over 3 quarts per oil change. I just bought my car in for a second oil consumption test and the dealership said that they would talk to a Honda representative about getting me a new engine. The dealership said it was normal and I said that cannot be true.The VTC actuator makes the rattling noise when it first cranks if it has set for a while without being started for a few years. I too has what thur the rear brake pads after less then 15,000 miles.. and dealer denied warranty before the lawsuite appeared to the public eyes.. Honda also has the first start up of the engine in the morning or after long no starting time and you hear that loud rattle for the first 5 seconds then the noise is gone.. Honda has a Service letter on that too..and they deny warranty for that too.. oh yes. Then I brought my car into the HOnda dealership and they put me on this oil consumption test. I have a an appt on Tuesday to take it in, but Im not going through all this oil consumption test crap. Honda is refusing to cover any of these parts under the powertrain warranty citing a fuel injector cleaning done by Jiffy Lube approximately a month prior to the cars break down as the reason for the engines malfunction. That was in 5000 miles. I add about 1- 2 quarts of oil in between oil changes. Honda, despite its great reputation, is actually become quite a horrible company. I feel bad because I talked my wife into getting this car. Was told by the dealer not to follow the percent oil life meter on the dash and to check my oil level evertime I fill up on gas. Any one else having this issue? My car is doing the exact same thing. I looked at invoice and they charged for 6 plugs plus oil change. With a one income family, if something breaks I have to fix it I cannot afford to pay someone else. Oil has to be added before schedule changes. Car is using 1.7qts per 1K miles which works out to a quart used in less than 600 miles. Honda says that burning 1 qt of oil every 1,000 miles wasnt excessive. Simple check is to start your vehicle and take the oil cap off and youll see blow by gases coming out? This is absolutely insane and I will never buy a Honda again nor will I recommend anyone to get one. Its burning more and more engin oil as its getting old. Also, my warranty just went out. I had the same problem I went back and forth with Honda not the dealership for over 8 months they made me change all the spark plug 7k miles later it did the same thing finally they said they will fix it for free I paid $100 for 1 year warranty this was 2020 car still runs great. We are so happy, Danny email me at. The Honda dealer wanted to charge me $300 to diagnose out the problemyeah right. Protocol is for Honda to check the oil and check again after 1000 miles, so I had my oil changed at a local service station, then brought it in to my local Long Island, N.Y. Honda dealership. Needless to say, I put the rear breaks in and now Im using 1/2 qt of oil every 500 miles. Haven't had any problems in that department though. Car doesnt smoke. The problem: Piston rings may rotate and align in certain Honda cars. The dealership gave us the run around telling us this was normal. I have a 2007 civic si and was told that i have metal shavings in my oil and that they are now in my transmission and engine and both those need to be replaced. Also the spark plugs have misfired a couple of different times. Never buy a Honda again. I have since removed this annoyance from my mind for a couple years now. Well, when I pulled the oil pan plug only about 1 1/2 to 2 quarts came out and it was some nasty looking oil. My engine warning list is constantly on now for a week. I have had my oil light come on and engine rattle within 4000 miles of last oil change. If it is an actual recall, what country are you located in. I want to be added to this lawsuit!!!! Was not aware of the class action suit for the piston ring issues. When is Honda going to step up and fix this problem for all their loyal customers, without limitations ? I have been experiencing excessive oil consumption with my 2009 Honda Accord for the last 18 months. Selling party had used a local oil change business and kept complete records but got rid of them after sale and we are trying to get records with little success.Oil light came on for first of 2.5 quart low experiences, did not come on for the second, we were checking oil to send son back to school when we noticed the lack of oil on dip stick. I never really noticed any oil loss until I started driving across town daily for work. I will think twice about purchasing another one next time. Purchased at 40,000 miles certified used, and six months later, within the 12-month factory warranty period the first misfire incident occurred. That is ridiculous. Ridiculous. The oil was checked before the trip but after 2k miles I was down 2 qts. Seriously Honda. The same routine as others mentioned of checking oil and adding it in between changes was performed. I take it in and they keep finding nothing except a bad wire, it stops coming on for about a month and here we are again with the check engine light and oil light. More info: http://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/lawsuit-news/23055-honda-engine-misfire-class-action-settlement-gets-final-ok/, my 08 4 cylinder is eating oil like theres no tomorrow ive brought it in 5 times and they keep giving me bullshit excuses. The mechanic has no explanation for it. meaning in total you should go for 3000. and if in each 1000 shows you did burn one quart then you are eligible for a repair ( if you are with inside the warranty or extended warranty which says either no more than 8 years passed from the life of the car or has not been driven over 122000 miles (if i am correct), in that case you are covered and Honda will pay for the repair. what is this 3 strikes your out i didnt spend 25,000 for a lemon. I bought my 2008 V4 Honda Accord brand new. But, this 2008 has been a huge disappointment. I contacted Honda and advised them on their TS11-033 but they said it not relate to the excess oil burn. Does this or any other apply to the 2007 accord 4 cylinder? Th is all started at around 36,000 miles. I just checked my oil level wasnt even on the dip stick just had oil changed 1800 miles ago. This is a serious problem that Honda needs to recall and fix all vehicles with this issue. Both times, the car used Oil at a rate of 2.5 qts / 3k miles. I have a 2008 Accord, 4 cylinder, I had a rattling noice coming from my engine and I noticed my oil light flicker and I checked my oil to find out it was 3 quarts low! The last time I stopped by the dealer was before this letter came to me. Same here!! damn, we have an 09 accord that we baught new. Now at 74K check engine light, VSA light, and other light (triange with exclamation point) came on. It is very distressing to hear that they are squandering such a hard earned and at one time, well deserved reputation for quality, reliability and superior value. I am also experiencing a loud rumbling noise at the top of the engine when starting my car. I left to return to California and past the town of Williams on I5 (about 165 miles from my home) The check engine light came on blinking. I also had the rear brake problem at 9,000 but the monies in the fund to pay for that had run out when I asked them to pay for it. Does the consumer have to pay for the test if the car is out of the 36,000 warranty? Another dealership replaced the short block. He showed me Honda TSB 12-087. so i went to another dealer service center and they said thats the defect and they said i you have extended warranty from honda then they will only fix for you without any cost. Then the service at Honda told me that, due to the harsh driving conditions in my area, (Virginia Beach area, not exactly the Mojave desert), that my oil would need changed more often. Please check your automakers website to see if your vehicle has any service bulletins pending. I dont think that I will buy another honda. Never buying a Honda again and would love to sue the sh*t out of them for this!!! This authorization was denied by the Regional Service Manager. Mine did not last enough. 3 Rear brake pad replacement before car hit 80K and now vaves are knocking very laoud. I also took the car into the dealership for an oil consumption test which is drive the car 1,000 miles and see if it burns a quart of oil . I had a 1997 Toyota Camry with similar issue. I have changed the oil in this vehicle every 3000 miles. Would like to be on this law suit just in case. I think I have a lemon and will report to State DMV. Honda service tech claims check engine code was unreadable when they took it back for service even though the service manager saw the check engine light on. Excessive oil consumption between oil changes so much so that the enginge sound would change and eventually the engine oil warning light would come on. We have 9 Hondas in our family but some of us are looking into a different purchasing a different model and make! I checked other Honda vehicles which had the same problems. (read the case very carefully: it is NOT a recall, and at the 11th hour they got all reference to oil consumption yanked from the case before it is settled; and, technically, if they replace plugs once you have received one recovery (see page 11 of case settlement.) Same thing is happening to me now but I always pass the oil consumption test. If Honda wont, then Ill be finding out how to add the Odyssey to this class action lawsuit (or start a new one). Im at around 140k miles now and it has been a fight to make it this far. Now we know why. I had to tow it there. I took my car in at 85Kish with a rattle noise when I excelled but was also due for an oil change. I submitted the survey. Its crazy. How many more tests do you need? I have a 2009 Honda Accord, I had to replace the rear brakes twice by 90,000 miles. Same story as everyone else. My biggest issue is flickering lights when you turn on the heat or AC. I checked the motor oil level and there was not much left. I only go 3,000 miles between oil changes. Are there any other options? I have a 2009 Honda Accord with 78k miles. Boy was I wrong. At 54000 miles, check engine light illuminated with surge and rough idle. UPDATE 4: Reimbursements from the Honda Engine Misfire Class Action Settlement were mailed July 14, 2014. I have to constantly monitor the oil use because of the extraordinary use of oil. I just got it back from Honda and they said it was just a fouled spark plug. My 2010 Accord EXL V6 has also been burning oil since it was new. started to hear a grinding sound/tinny sound and the oil light came on. My first brand new car. Yeah, carfax does not report mechanical issuesonly insurance claims and body repairs. I do maintain a the required oil changes as well. Now they are telling me that the car has 3 catalytic converters. Mine - 2022 Accord Sport SE 1.5T | Still Night Blue Pearl. my 2008 ex has same problem at 76000 =/- miles; Failed the test, now their good faith offer was 60% of the cost to fix, my 40% = $813.00. Having read the complain in this site, I feel much better. Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 . in this case, they will stand on your side because that can bring the money into their pocket and the fix to your car. Now, Im concerned that there may have been damage to my engine. Have oil rest done. They act like this is normal. drug injury lawsuits and product liability lawsuits. They refused to fix the power steering that THEY BROKE!!! The one difference is that my dealership has admitted that they are seeing a lot of problems with the engines (but the I went a little crazy on them when they suggested I check the oil every 1,000 miles on a 2010 Honda). Thus should have been done in 2010 the brand disappoints as I now see from all these complaints . I have a 2009 honda coupe 4cyl v-tec burning 1qt of oil every 1,000 miles.honda let me down big time i spoke so good about them for years but it all ends now.i want to b part of that law suit.honda piece of crap i loved my coupe black paint black rims and tinted windows my second love. They said this is way out of spec but the dealership wanted to charge me over $1000 just to get an official diagnosis before they could fix it. What am I suppose to do now? I was looking into rebuilding the engine but if Honda will recall the engine then ill wait. I went there and told them I did not give them permission to check anything let alone change anything. I have to put oil in my car ever 500 miles and they say that the engine consuming 1 qt every 1000 miles is normal. I need to trade this car away.. An this car is supposed be a good reliable car but this oil consumption is a pain in the but and Im afraid that the engine might lock up on me. I took it to the dealership at first they said it was acceptable, that Hondas can burn up to 1/2 a quart every 1,000 miles. was running low. This is my first Honda which I bought because everything I heard about Hondas was positive and was told they last forever. When I hit 90k I had the $900 maintenance done and piston rings changed. Now a fourth sparkplug has fouled and am replacing almost 3 qts oil between oil changes. I have all my records. 56k miles Bob Howard Honda, Edmond Ok. told me I needed over $800 worth of work to fix this loud noise ( on start up). Last oil cycle car started making noise. Has 105k miles and just started having this oil consumption issue. This may be due to faulty. I too will never buy another Honda. Usually between 1800-3000 miles is when it really starts to eat up oil. Last Honda I will ever buy . if they find your car qualifies. I was really looking forward to no car payments. He had told me that as long as it was above 0% it would be fine. Now I read all these complaints about honda. I have a 2008 Honda Accord that is burning excessive fuel. Whatever that means. Same here. Its disappointing that the dealership wouldnt have said something to me when I had my oil changed. Privacy Policy | Want to charge me $4000 to replace piston rings that what cause the misfire! Talking about. The timing chain has already been replaced less that a year ago and now again the problem is present again. Where can Honda Accord owners join in on the class action lawsuit? I have three payments left on a car that needs the engine rebuilt. Brought the car in for the 1000 mi oil consumption test. Can I be added to this lawsuit? I have the 08 v6 accord. This is an outrage and I will spread the word to social media if I have to. As long as you don't have to top off between changes, you'll survive. I contacted Honda, their first reaction was to blame AAA for not performing the correct maintenance. i recently took it back in to the dealership for like the 10th time and the told me the did a computer updade and it will not burn oil again BUT i should change the oit at 3500 miles. They said that every one who has an issue and complain on a blog should call American Honda Corporation to complain so they can document each case. He did some checking and of course that they needed to do a leakdown test. they will send a report to Honda , and you can hear from Honda the next day. My 2012 Honda Accord is using about 3 qt. I did so at 63K on Jan. 7, 2014, and half a quart of oil was added at that time. Associated Press. I have referred several people who have bought Hondas. Since it was closer then the dealership, the car was taken to a neighborhood mechanic that we use. Im going to make signs to put on my car window telling the world about Honda. If anyone would care to let me know it would be really really appreciated, my email is lenola22@yahoo.com if it isnt listed above, thank you so much. The dealership recommended that I have an oil consumption test every 600 miles. The case is Alex Soto, et al. Please note this website only provides information on recalls/product updates issued after January 1, 2000. Complete bullshit. Unlimited miles and 8 years on the campaign Brought the car in today . Same sad story here. Honda has lost our business. The other 3 Hondas never consumed excessive oil. But not all 8 th -gen Honda Accord oil consumption problems stem from those piston rings. Been a Honda owner for our last 4 new cars not another after this. The engine has already been reprogrammed per the most recent oil consumption service bulletin. Spent nearly $400 to replace plugs at 78k mi., plugs fouled again at 105K mi. They told me a piece of a spark plug broke off into the cylinder and could not assess the extent of the damage. Burned approx 1 Qt per thousand when new. I have until 6/10/16 or another 23k miles to decide if I get the repairs. Started burning oil at about 50,0000 miles. I purchased a 2013 EXL Honda Accord with the 4-cylinder with a direct inject Dreamworks engine. There is NO excuse for this I want to join this class action matter. Am I too late? I have a 2009 V-6 Ex-L Honda Accord. When my oil light came on the first time, I had just had my oil changed. 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